Guide to Wollongong’s Australia Day 2019

Wollongong City Council has got you covered this Australia Day with all sorts of activities, performances, rides and stalls to keep the whole family entertained.

Starting early at 8am with the annual Australia Day Aquathon, and finishing at 9pm with a spectacular firework display, Wollongong’s Australia Day 2019 is set to be bigger and better than ever.

“Australia Day is Wollongong’s biggest community celebration with more than 50, 000 people coming from across the Illawarra and Sydney to join in the fun,” said Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM.

“This year, I’m excited to announce our musical line-up for Australia Day includes; London-born singer Pearl Noire, lead singer of the Vanns, James Vann, local band The Groove and much more.”

“Our Australia Day event isn’t just about great live music and fireworks. Check out the Ozzy Doggy Show, hire a paddleboard, bust some dance moves at the Global Dance Stage, play backyard cricket, take part in our lantern parade or even go for a joy flight in a helicopter and take in the great views of Wollongong Harbour.”

The theme for Australia Day 2019 is under the sea and attendees can expect to see giant inflatable sea creatures along the harbour.

This year our Australia Day Ambassador is Nicole Bowman. Nicole is a professional speaker, facilitator and leadership expert who proudly based her national and global career in Wollongong, where she was born and raised. See  here for more information.

“To find out more, jump online and visit Council’s website or pick up a program on the day to make sure you don’t miss a thing,” said Councillor Gordon Bradbery.

Australia Day is located across four locations; Wollongong Harbour, Osborne Park, Lang Park and Flagstaff Hill.

Getting There

A free Park n Ride service will be operating from JJ Kelly Park from 12 noon until 11pm, every 15 minutes and will pick up attendees from the park and drop-off at WIN Stadium (on Harbour Street).

The free Gong Shuttle Bus will be operating on a diverted route while Cliff Road is closed and will run every 10 minutes for the duration of the event starting at 12noon. The route will include travelling along Corrimal Street and then turning into George Place.

We recommend catching the train to Fairy Meadow, North Wollongong or Wollongong stations, and then jumping on the free Gong Shuttle Bus. For more bus and train information phone 131 500 or visit http://www.transportnsw.info

Road Closures

Between 5am to 10.15pm on Australia Day the following roads will be closed:

Between 5am – 10.45pm:

For more information about the event and a copy of the program visit the Australia Day website or call Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111.

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